DJDaveOtt
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Hull is taking on water from a leak in the exhaust cooling system. Water is coming in from the topmost, frontmost, exhaust...looks like a plug of some sorts. It's of course the one on the underside and difficult to reach. It's the plug closest to the oil pump.
I pulled the 3 bolts and nut on the top side, the mounting bolt, disconnected hoses, and removed the round clamp at it's base. How the hell does this thing come out? It is not stuck at the top gasket side...it moves off about a 1/8 inch if I pull on it or use a pry bar. I've looked at the manual and it shows this is a different part than the next piece of exhaust that runs alongside the motor toward the rear. I was hoping to take this piece out and address the leak.. Any insight on removing this? I don't want to pry to hard and break something (else). Thanks in advance.
I pulled the 3 bolts and nut on the top side, the mounting bolt, disconnected hoses, and removed the round clamp at it's base. How the hell does this thing come out? It is not stuck at the top gasket side...it moves off about a 1/8 inch if I pull on it or use a pry bar. I've looked at the manual and it shows this is a different part than the next piece of exhaust that runs alongside the motor toward the rear. I was hoping to take this piece out and address the leak.. Any insight on removing this? I don't want to pry to hard and break something (else). Thanks in advance.